Upper Lake

Upper Lake

Size
21ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Upper Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Crappie
Crappie
Sauger
Sauger

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2006
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
21.5
0Statewide Range74.0278

Upper Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1996
Jun
2002
Jun
2006
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20219
Crappie
fish
7-10 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2011
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2011
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2002
Jun
2006
Jul
2011
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2006
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1996
Jun
2002
Jun
2006
Jul
Northern pike
fish
7-10 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2011
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2011
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1996
Jun
2006
Jul
2011
Jun
Perch
fish
7-10 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2011
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2011
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jul
2011
Jun
Pumpkinseed
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2006
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
21
0Statewide Range8.4166

Upper Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2006
Jul
Sauger
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2006
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2006
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
1996
Jun
2002
Jun
2006
Jul